How to Dial In "Stood Up" by Ricky Nelson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stood Up"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Dub Dickerson and Erma Herrold wrote it, and Imperial released Ricky Nelson's record on 9 December 1957 with "Waitin' in School" on the other side. It reached number 2 on the Billboard pop chart, number 4 on the R&B chart, number 8 on the country chart and number 27 in the UK, and Billboard ranked it 16th among the top songs of 1958. James Burton and Joe Maphis played guitar, and Maphis took the solo; Burton took over the lead parts on Nelson's records after these early hits. No source says which guitars were used on the record or names the amps. Play the rhythm on the bridge pickup with a clean, bright amp, and keep the country-flavoured solo quick and snappy, with plenty of double-stops. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Stood Up" Tone
What guitar did Ricky Nelson use on "Stood Up"?
The guitar on "Stood Up" (released 1957) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Stood Up" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Stood Up" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stood Up" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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